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“Midterm or final test”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Midterm or final test”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter M
E ? ? M

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E X A M

The answer to “Midterm or final test” is EXAM

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Midterm or final test” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EXAM — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with M.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer EXAM

EXAM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Midterm or final test”

What is the answer to “Midterm or final test” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EXAM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Midterm or final test”?

The answer EXAM contains 4 letters.

Was “Midterm or final test” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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